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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1960
Page
2
Editorial argues the stock market affects nearly all Americans through major industries and taxes. It cites NYSE influence on autos power oil and rail, notes that many own no stock yet share stakes, and warns taxes provoke consumer revolt possibly reducing future gas tax revenue.
The article notes growing government health care coverage for the elderly with projections to reach 65 percent this year and 80 percent in five years. It cites the Char of Commerce and mentions Congress shifting away from compulsory health care for all Social Security recipients toward targeted aid for the truly needy.
An editorial contrasts “going forward” rhetoric with citizen initiative, warning that government overreach risks dictatorship. It cites J Edgar Hoover urging caution on capital punishment amid crime. The piece references editorials from Topeka Independent and Compal Oregon Times noting expectations and rewards in political behavior.
Gala VFW dance featuring Bobby Cole draws crowds. Shafter Chamber names new directors. Junior Women's Club Thanksgiving party planned. Local histories note Wasco tigers matchups, golf and bowling league notes, coronation queen named, and city hall construction under way with ground breaking led by Mayor Kirschenmann.
List and divide perennials such as Phlox and Primroses. Plant new perennial seedlings. Prune last season's fruiting canes from berry bushes during dormancy in December and January. Start Ranunculus in flats under wire cover to transplant at three or four inches high. Lift and pot Azaleas as they bloom for display.
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